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Criticism of FHM report on relative risks of nicotine

Report on the risks of nicotine use is criticized - "It was a piece of cake"

"The report does not provide users with clear information on relative risks, but only assumptions that are more opinions than scientifically based claims" say Karl-Åke Johansson and Samuel Lundell, active in the consumer-driven NNA Sweden and...

Road users and snus users take the stage in Almedalen

Users' voices are often missing from the debate on nicotine and harm reduction. Why is this the case? Vejpkollen and the Swedish Snus Association are asking the question in Almedalen 2023.

EU tightens rules on batteries - disposable models could be 'phased out'

Built-in, non-rechargeable batteries could be phased out of the EU market as early as 2030, after the European Parliament approved new legislation on batteries.

Study: Snus helps most people quit smoking in Norway

Snus is the aid that helps most people quit smoking in Norway. This is according to a study recently published by researchers at the Norwegian Public Health Agency.

Several new initiatives to recycle single-use models

Collection boxes and free postal parcels directly to the recycling center. These are some of the UK vejp companies' initiatives to increase the recycling of disposable cigarettes. But in Sweden, too, intensive efforts are underway to make vejpningen...

Finland: Tobacco giant goes for tobacco-flavored e-cigs

An e-cigarette market where only one flavor is allowed and there is little competition from both vejp companies and other tobacco companies. In Finland, PMI has emerged as one of the few players actually selling...

How EU tax on e-juice could affect Sweden

The European Commission is likely to propose an EU-wide tax on e-liquids before the end of the year. "This could also have consequences in Sweden, even though we already have the tax that the EU is likely...

Study: Vaping among young people does not lead to more smokers

While the use of e-cigarettes among young people may be linked to smoking later in life, this does not mean that smoking is increasing among the general population. This is according to a new study from the US.

"We need to find a sustainable solution for disposable weapons"

User-friendly disposable vapes increase the potential for harm reduction for smokers. But environmental and sustainability issues need to be addressed, says John Dunne, Director General of UKVIA.

Cracking down on illegal sales to young people

The UK government is investing £3 million to reduce the illegal sale of e-cigarettes to minors. This follows Health Minister Neil O'Brien's finding that more and more young people are getting their hands on disposable...

England: Government distributes e-cigarettes to 1 million smokers

The UK government is launching a major program to reduce smoking in the country. As part of the initiative, one million smokers will receive free e-cigarettes. First up are pregnant smokers and smokers...

COLUMN: Why don't you dare to debate, Non Smoking Generation?

COLUMN. "A thought strikes me, why is there space in the media for only one side? Why is the NSG allowed to sit and talk completely unchallenged on national TV?"